2024 Publications
The Ekurhuleni MMC for Water and Sanitation visits ERWAT
The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) of Water and Sanitation in Ekurhuleni, Cllr Thembi Msame, visited three of ERWAT’s 19 Water Care Works (WCWs) on 19 September 2024. As all of us know, ERWAT’s [...]
Metagenomics analysis of sewage for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in South Africa:
Metagenomics analysis of sewage for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in South Africa: ERWAT recently participated in a study by the NICD regarding the presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in raw sewage. The focus of this [...]
2023 Publications
ERWAT’s New Leadership Team with Four Exceptional Additions
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its leadership cadre, ERWAT proudly introduces four distinguished professionals who will join the executive management team in leading critical facets of the organization's operations. With their extensive expertise [...]
2021/2022 Annual Report
The ERWAT 2021/2022 Annual Report provides an overview of the company's performance and operations for the financial year ending June 30, 2022. Key highlights include achieving 7 Green Drop certifications, generating R40 million in external [...]
2022 Publications
2021 Moody’s Credit Opinion on ERWAT
The credit profile of Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) (B2 rating on review) reflects the company's close financial and operational links with its support provider, the City of Ekurhuleni (B2 rating on review), which guaranteed [...]
ERWAT APPOINTS A NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors announced recently that Mr Kennedy Chihota has been appointed as Managing Director with effect from 1 September 2022. The newly appointed Managing Director is well qualified to take over the reins [...]
2020 Archive
2020 Moody’s Credit Opinion on ERWAT
The credit profile of East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT, Ba1 stable) reflects the company’s close financial and operational links with its support provider, the City of Ekurhuleni (Baa3 stable), which guaranteed 91% of the company’s debt as of 30 June 2018, as well as its legal status as a public-sector entity. The profile also reflects the company’s good financial performance, track record of adhering to budget plans and its deteriorating liquidity.
ERWAT Credit Strengths
- Strong support and close supervision from the City of Ekurhuleni
- Public legal status and close integration with City of Ekurhuleni
- Strong financial performance and conservative governance and management
ERWAT Credit Challenges
- Very high debt, though this is likely to continue to decline over the next three years
- Weakening liquidity
- Limited prospects for business diversification and expansion
ERWAT Rating Outlook
The stable rating outlook reflects our expectation that ERWAT will maintain its good financial performance and its debt will continue to decline gradually over the next three years, as its capital expansion plan will be financed by internally generated funds and capital transfers from its support provider.
COVID-19 Update: All of ERWAT’s Water Care Works (WCWs) remain operational during this period
In accordance with the government’s pronouncement of the nation-wide lockdown, all of ERWAT’s Water Care Works (WCWs) remain operational during this period.
The water sector is classified under essential services, meaning that ERWAT could keep our physical premises (plants) open. In view of the regulations by Government regarding Level 5 and 4 of the lockdown, the company implemented a work-from-home strategy for office staff to help ‘flatten the curve’ of coronavirus infections.
The Scientific Services Department (Laboratory) works on a reduced staff complement and rotates staff members to deliver services.
During this period, stakeholders and suppliers are requested to make necessary arrangements when coming to the office to ensure that someone is available to assist.
Video Interviews
Mining News Editor Mpinane Senkhane speaks to Mr Tumelo Gopane, Managing Director, ERWAT, about the company’s plans to enter the mining industry. ERWAT will now assist mines with their water issues including water reclamation, re-treatment and recycling.
Managing Director of the East Rand Water Care Company Mr Tumelo Gopane, chats about the value of using waste water as a potable water source, the need for leak detection, metering and the escalating cost of water.
2019 Archive
Visit ERWAT at African Utility Week
Visit ERWAT’s stand number J10 at the 19th annual African Utility Week between 14 and 16 May 2019 at the ICC in Cape Town. African utility Week (AUW) is the leading conference and trade exhibition [...]
ERWAT will be exhibiting at IFAT 2019
ERWAT will be exhibiting at IFAT from Tuesday 9 July to Thursday 11 July 2019 at Gallagher Convention Centre Midrand, South Africa. IFAT Africa is a forum and an exhibition on environmental technologies, which takes [...]
2019 Moody’s Credit Opinion on ERWAT
The credit profile of East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT, Ba1 stable) reflects the company's close financial and operational links with its support provider, the City of Ekurhuleni (Baa3 stable), which guaranteed 91% of the [...]
2018 Moody’s Credit Opinion on ERWAT
The credit profile of East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT, Ba1 stable) reflects the company's close financial and operational links with its support provider, the City of Ekurhuleni (Baa3 stable), which guaranteed 91% of the [...]
2017 Moody’s Credit Opinion on ERWAT
The Ba1/Aa3.za global and national scale long-term issuer ratings of East Rand Water Care Company (ERWAT) reflect its close financial and operational links with its support provider, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (Baa3/Aaa.za), which guaranteed 92% [...]
ERWAT is set to celebrate National Water Week 2019
National Water Week is celebrated across the country every year to ensure that everyone has access to safe water by 2030 while endeavouring to protect the environment. This year’s theme is: “Water for All”. National [...]